Apportionment Debate by Whig Representatives 1850
Whig members of the House defend their vote for the apportionment bill reporting from the Conference Committee. They argue the bill is unequal, favoring Democratic districts like Berks York and Cumberland while depriving Whig counties such as Union Allegheny and Butler. They warn that failing to pass an apportionment could plunge the state into constitutional turmoil and revolutionary disorder, underscoring their commitment to the Constitution and party unity. The letter lists signatures including A K Cornyn Dana Smyser and James J Lewis among others, dated May 15, 1850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhouse of Representatives
Committee of Conference
Berks
York
Cumberland
Union
Allegheny
Butler &c
Cheater
Delaware
Montgomery
Chester
India
Armstrong
Clarion
Senate
Commonwealth
A. K. Cornyn
Dana M. Smyser
James J. Lewis
James C. Reid
J. W. Killinger
J. R. Purder
Geo. H. Hart
Craig Biddle
James Flowers
Charles O'Neill
J. B. Ruthenord
Wn. Evans
John McLaughlin
W. Baker
Lewis Herford
David J. Bent
Nicholas Jones
J. C. Powell
Jacob Nissley
Robert C. Walker
Robert Baldwin
John Mc Lean
A. Scott Ewing
John Acker
Thomas C. Steel
Andrew Wade
C. E. Kinkead
D. H. P. Brower
John Miller
B. P. Fortner
John Allison
Hiram A. Williams
Haraissuren
Divorces in Pennsylvania opinion voids many laws
Judge Coulter of the Supreme Court delivers the opinion in Jones v. Jones ruling that divorces legislated by law for causes within court jurisdiction are unconstitutional and void. It will invalidate seven-eighths of such divorces since 1836, amid dissent from Judge Burnside. Additionally, two Methodist preachers are jailed in New Orleans for inflaming slaves with abolition sermons using a brass trumpet and inflammatory placards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Coulter
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Jones
Burnside
New Orleans
General Appropriation Bill for State Expenses and Projects
A historic ledger lists allocations for salaries, contingencies, and expenditures across state offices, including the Governor, Secretary, Auditor General, and Treasury. It covers public printing, libraries, common schools, pensions, and institutions, plus extensive funding for canals, railroads, roads, bridges, and public works with amounts ranging from thousands to millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treas
State Departmente
Surveyor General
Department of Common Schools
Harrisburgh
House of Refuge
Do. E Co
East'n & Weet
Auditor General Hopefuls and Whig Strategy in Warren
In Warren Morning May 6 1850 editors discuss Democratic push to nominate Crawford County’s Mr Brawley for Auditor General with western state representation. C C Sullivan of Bradford praised as qualified. Ball declines. New York printer’s union notes 150 offices and 2 150 workers with 300 idle year round. G J Ball declines Auditor General bid. Wine State Compuntion to nominate Canal Commissioner Auditor General and Surveyor General in Philadelphia June 19. Legislature’s extra two months cost taxpayers 100000 dollars and double pay beyond 100 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brawley
Crawford County
Ball
C. C. Sullivan
Bradford County
Buller
Allegheny
New-York
Committee of the Printer’s Union
Philadelphia
Whig
Extension of the N. WY. & Erie Railroad plans
The New York and Erie Rail Road Company and the Erie and North East Railroad Company outline a joint scheme to lay track of equal gauge, finish by connection time, and establish depots and water stations. NY and Erie will fund the line for eight years and receive an 8 percent return on construction and repair costs, with surplus shared. New York is to extend to the Pennsylvania line, aiming to run from New York City to Erie by June 1851, with steamer links to Chicago and Risley of Dunkirk elected Erie and North East president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York and Erie Rail Road Company
Erie and North East Railroad Company
Erie and North East Company
New York and Erie
New York Company
Asis
Erie and Northeast Company
Dunkirk
Pensylvania
Erie and Northeast
City of
New York
Harbor of
Erie
Chicago
N. A. Risley
Erie and North East Road
Washington
Cuba
State Department
Navy
Lieuts, Bache
Brown
Wasutneaton
Congress
Elmore
U. S
Key West
Lopez
Cardenas
Pizarro
Lieut
Rogers
Lieut. Rogers
Dardanus
Judge Mason
Utica
Halsey
Frankfort
Blossom
Bowers
Syracuse
Herald
Journal of Commerce
The Cuban Invasion and 1840s U.S. presidential talk
Aged editorial remarks reflect on the Cuban invasion as an abortive demonstration likely to fade, suggesting public contempt for those involved. It shifts to a Locofoco presidential field with Cass, Buchanan, Lane, Marcy, Wool, and Woodbury discussed, noting Southern candidates seek only the vice presidency.
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Cardenas
Alb
Argus
Tus
Locofoco
Cass
Baltimore
James Buchanan
Joseph Lane
Oregon
Gov
Marcy
Gen. Wool
Levi Woodbury
South
Foote
Bells Toll for Laws Passed in Harrisburgh Adjourning
A historical remark notes Harrisburgh residents rang bells on adjournment to show joy. It suggests had they voiced views on the laws enacted, tolling would have been necessary. The quote reflects civic sentiment about legislative outcomes.
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Harrisburgh
Compromise of Mr. Clay and the Presidents Plan Contrasted
The Washington Republic reviews Clay’s compromise and contrasts it with the Presidents plan for resolving the slavery question in territories acquired from Mexico. It argues the President’s approach avoids sectional strife, foresees ongoing agitation, and favors finality over political exposure while addressing fugitive slave and slave trade issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Republic
Clay
Congress
The
Republic
Mexico
Free States
South
New Mexico
Utah
District of Columbia
Kentucky
Treaty ratified in Washington binds consular ties with New Grenada
Washington May 23 The ratified treaty today concerns a consular connection with New Grenada agreed in Washington on the 4th inst It limits the powers of Consuls under the Grenada treaty of December 12 1846 The ratifications are to be exchanged at Bogota within eighteen months The war of words on the Compromise bill remains active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Grenada
Washington
Vrsuant
Bogota
Downes at Court and Local Trials Continue
The June term opened with Fahiman’s murder trial set to next term. Seman found guilty of assault and battery on Mr Powell, now awaiting sentencing. George Lyons found guilty of stealing a horse and buggy from Peabody and Lang, awaiting sentencing. Large week but short session expected. A Browne camera portrait offers a satirical self-view. C J Taylor & Brothers push cheap goods from a prime town location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
John Hackett
Tamar Hackett
Downes
Fahiman
Seman
Mr. Powell
Geo. Lyons
Peabody and Lang
New Goods At GF Davis Watson & Co A Dollar Bargains
GF Davis Watson & Co report a large superb assortment just received with more goods available for one dollar than any other place in the region. The store promotes value and variety to attract shoppers seeking low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GF Davis, Watson & Co
Affidavits countering Willson case surface in Warren County
Public notices publish Mary Ann Davis and Montgomery J. Davis sworn affidavits declaring innocence for Mark Willson. Judges John Hamilton and M. J. Davis certify statements were voluntary and aimed at justice for Willson, his wife, and the public. Additional items note political nominations and international appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Willson
Warren County
John Hamilton
John Hamilton One of the Judges of the Court In and For the County of
Warren
Mary Ann Davis
Mark Willson
M. Willson
Montgomery J. Davis
Sugargrove
M. J. Davis
Cuban expedition failure confirmed by telegraph report
New-York dated May 29 recounts a Herald letter from April 12 stating Gen Paez would sail from Cumana to New York by June 1 aboard a Venezuelan schooner. The prior night’s Southern mail confirms the Cuban expedition’s failure beyond doubt, with added telegraph details from Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Herald
Paez
Cumana
Charleston
Recall of French Minister Dominates Europe News
From Havana to London reports describe Cuban prisoners executed abroad with many Americans among them. The recall of the French Minister from London triggers parliamentary uproar while Russian and Greek questions fuel dissension.
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Pizzaro
Jones
Ala
Key West
London
Russia
France
Wilmer & Smith
Times
National Assembly
Baron de la Huys
England
Calcutta
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State Canal
West’n
Allegany and
Portage R. R
North Branch Canal
Shamokin Dam
Penna State Lunatic Hospital
Warren, Pa
Auditor General
Erie Gazette
G. J. Ball
N. WY. & Erie Railroad
Mr. Clay
Tur Lopez
United States
Buffalo Express
Spain
Home Matters
D. W. Brown
Tanner's Block
C. J. Taylor & Brothers
Joan Hamilton
Harrispurch
W. F. Morrison
Felix la Costa
Buena Ventura Pizarro
Felix Perino
Juan Herbut
Pittsburgh
Orlando Brown
Towles
New Southern
Matanzas
Havana
Moro Castle
James Lyons
Richmond
Nashville
Virginia
Buffalo
Island
J. N. Maffit
Mobile
Mann
Webster
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